ART 2 – Course Syllabus


“HIGH CHALLENGE . . . HIGH SUCCESS!”

WELCOME to Art 2!
This class is going to be a very exciting and creative semester. My goal for this course is to enable you to experience the beauty and complexity found in the world of art. I am so glad to have you in this class.

Teacher: Mr. Berry

My Fall Class Schedule:
Zero Hour 7:55 am – 8:20 am
1st/2nd Period Art 2 (Semester Block) 8:25 am – 9:57 am
3rd/4th Period Art 1 (Semester Block) 10:01 am – 11:42 am 5th Period Art 1 (Yearlong Class) 11:46 am – 12:35 pm
Lunch 12:35 pm - 1:10 pm
6th/7th Period Conference Period 1:14 pm - 2:46 pm
8th Period Yearbook (Yearlong Class) 2:50 pm - 3:45 pm

Course Outline:
• Perception of Structures: develop and organize ideas from environment.
• Creative Expression: through original student art projects utilizing a variety of art media and appropriate skills – drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fiberart, jewelry, and photography.
• Art History: exploration of famous artists and art movements.
• Careers in Art: introduction to careers dependent on art backgrounds.
• Art Evaluation: develop tools to make informed judgments of artworks.
• Vocabulary Lists and Tests: weekly vocabulary words and test will be given.


Classroom Expectations:
“Hale Center High School Owls S.O.A.R. in Art!”

S – Safety
O – Obedience
A – Achievement
R – Respect


Art Safety Rules:
Please be aware this list is not comprehensive and does not cover every possible safety issue for the art room. Always be careful and use common sense . . . and please, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

• ART SUPPLIES MAY NOT BE TAKEN OUT OF CLASSROOM WITHOUT TEACHER APPROVAL AND STUDENT CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE.
• Art Supply Room – ENTER ONLY WHEN TEACHER GIVES PERSMISSION!
• Use caution with heated tools and materials.
• Do not put plastics or clay in the sink.
• Use caution with materials that stain: ink, paint, markers, dyes, and so forth.
• Do not breathe dangerous fumes: spray paint, rubber cement, glue, lacquer/shellac, turpentine, printing inks, and so forth.
• Be careful with sharp objects: razor blades, gouges, x-acto knives, chisels, needles, scissors, and other art tools.

Grading Policy:

Daily Work 25% *
Vocabulary Tests 25%
Projects/Tests 50% *

*Note: Grading rubrics will be used for all art projects and daily work.

Supplies Needed:
Wide-rule spiral notebook
Pen (black)
Portfolio (need by the 4th week)
Roll of Viva Paper Towels
Roll of Blue Masking Tape



“Art washes away from the soul the dust of every day life.” – Pablo Picasso